Prophet Seth (Sheeth)

The Life of Prophet Seth: Why God Sent Him

ENGLISH: Seth
HEBREW: Sheth
ARAMAIC: Shith
ARABIC: Sheeth
AGE: 912 Years
BIRTH: 3874 BC
DEATH: 2962 BC
GENDER: Male
BORN IN: Iraq / Levant
LIVED IN: Iraq / Levant
DIED IN: Lebanon (Al-Nabi Shayth, Ansar Village) or West Bank
SCRIPTURE: Scrolls of Seth


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Seth was a righteous prophet and the third son of Adam and Eve, born around 3874 BC following the tragic murder of his brother Abel.

God granted him to his grieving parents as a special blessing and a "substitute" for Abel's spiritual purity. As Adam grew older, he appointed Seth as his spiritual successor, passing down the divine teachings and laws of the Creator. Seth spent his long life trying to keep his family separate from the corrupt, lawless descendants of his brother Cain, preaching monotheism, high moral standards, and the importance of regular prayer. According to historical traditions, he was blessed with deep wisdom and received multiple divine scrolls containing guidance for early humanity. Seth lived to 912 years old and passed away around 2962 BC, leaving behind a legacy as a faithful guardian of the primordial faith.
INTRODUCTION
1. Prophet Seth in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
2. Family Tree of Seth and His Relations to Abrahamic Prophets
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
3. Describe the World and Society Seth Came Into
4. Why Did God Send Seth?
KEY LIFE EVENTS
5. Chronological Timeline of Seth's Life and Ministry
6. Did Seth Perform Miracles? 1 miracles
GEOGRAPHY & EVIDENCE
7. On Google Maps: Birth, Life, and Death Locations of Seth 5 locations
8. Photograpic Evidence for Seth 8 photos / 1 albums
SCRIPTURE & NEWS
9. Is Seth Mentioned in Current News Today? 3 news
10. Frequently Asked Questions About Seth 13 faqs
EXPLORE FURTHER
11. Revealed Scripture That Mention Seth 21 verse
12. YouTube Videos to Learn More About Seth 9 videos

Prophet Seth in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam


Judaism


Revered in Jewish tradition as the righteous third son of Adam and Eve, he is viewed as the ancestor of humanity who maintained true faith after the tragedy of Abel.


Christianity


He is listed in the New Testament as a direct ancestor of Jesus, serving as part of the faithful lineage of humanity.


Islam


He is highly respected as the third son of Adam and a prophet who received divine scriptures and led humanity with justice.
The third son, granted to replace Abel. He carried the righteous lineage, sparking a generation that first called upon the Lord.

Family Tree of Seth and His Relations to Abrahamic Prophets

Prophet photo
Adam
PARENT
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Enoch
CHILD
Prophet photo
Abel
SIBLING

Describe the World and Society Seth Came Into

The Environment
The vast, raw, and sparsely populated early Earth outside the Garden of Eden following the tragic exile of humanity.
The Society
An early human populace entirely confined to the expanding, immediate family lineages and tribal offshoots of Adam and Eve.
The Social Climate
Deeply fractured by the spiritual trauma of humanity's initial fall and the shock of history's first homicide, creating a tense atmosphere where Seth's specific lineage was tasked with reviving the pure, faithful worship of God amidst a growing worldly population.
Cultivate a distinct generation dedicated to public worship and prayer, ensuring that the foundational seed of human integrity continues even when surrounded by growing decay.

Why Did God Send Seth?

1. To serve as a divine replacement for the murdered Abel
God granted Seth to Adam and Eve as a comforting gift and a "righteous seed" to replace Abel following his tragic murder by Cain.

GENESIS 4:25

2. To initiate structured corporate worship and prayer on Earth
Seth's lineage marked a dramatic spiritual shift in early human history, establishing the formal practice of mankind publicly calling upon the name of the Lord.

GENESIS 4:26

3. To succeed Adam as vicegerent and govern early humanity
Following Adam's death, Seth was commissioned to take over leadership of the early human population, governing them with absolute justice and unity.

1 CHRONICLES 1:1

4. To receive and transmit fifty divine scrolls of revelation
In authoritative prophetic traditions and classical commentaries, Seth was sent to receive fifty distinct sacred tablets to teach God's laws to his descendants.

QURAN 87:18

5. To preserve the pure ancestral bloodline leading to future prophets
Seth was placed in history to anchor the monotheistic family lineage that would survive the Great Flood via his descendant Noah, eventually leading to Abraham and Jesus.

LUKE 3:38

QURAN 37:77

Chronological Timeline of Seth's Life and Ministry

SETH - Year of Birth: 3874 BC (Born to Adam and Eve after Abel's death) | 3874 BC  |  WIKIPEDIA: Seth SETH 1 of 3 3874 BC
Birth of Seth | 3820 BC  |  WIKIPEDIA: Seth SETH 2 of 3 3820 BC
SETH - Year of Death: 2962 BC (Passed away at exactly 912 years old) | 2962 BC  |  WIKIPEDIA: Seth SETH 3 of 3 2962 BC

Did Seth Perform Miracles?

  1. Unknown

On Google Maps: Birth, Life, and Death Locations of Seth | 5 locations

Born In :Southern Levant region (Specific city unknown), Israel / Palestine
Lived In :Southern Levant region, Israel / Palestine / Mecca region (According to Islamic tradition), Saudi Arabia
Travelled To :Pre-flood regional settlements, Israel / Palestine / Mecca and surrounding plains, Saudi Arabia
Died In :Southern Levant region, Israel / Palestine / Al-Nabi Shayth (Alternative Islamic historical tradition), Lebanon

Photographic Evidence for Seth | 8 photos

  Photo Album for Seth (1)

Album 1.   Prophet Seth Shrine in Seth Prophet Town in Baalbek, Lebanon | 2 photos

Is Seth Mentioned in Current News Today? | 3 news

   Seth in The Bible   |   Biblical Archaeology - 21 Apr 2026
   Who Is Seth in The Bible and Why Is He Important?   |   Early Christian Texts - 30 Mar 2022
   Seth: biblical figure, third son of Adam & Eve   |   Amazing Bible Timeline - 04 May 2013

Revealed Scripture That Mention Seth | 21 texts

1. And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.
GENESIS 4:25
2. And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.
GENESIS 4:26
3. And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth
GENESIS 5:3
4. And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years and he begat sons and daughters
GENESIS 5:4
5. And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos
GENESIS 5:6
6. And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters
GENESIS 5:7
7. And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years and he died.
GENESIS 5:8
 
1. And Adam knew his wife again; and she bare a son, and called his name Seth For God, said she, hath appointed me another seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew.
GENESIS 4:25
2. And to Seth, to him also there was born a son; and he called his name Enos then began men to call upon the name of the LORD.
GENESIS 4:26
3. And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat a son in his own likeness, after his image; and called his name Seth
GENESIS 5:3
4. And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years and he begat sons and daughters
GENESIS 5:4
5. And Seth lived an hundred and five years, and begat Enos
GENESIS 5:6
6. And Seth lived after he begat Enos eight hundred and seven years, and begat sons and daughters
GENESIS 5:7
7. And all the days of Seth were nine hundred and twelve years and he died.
GENESIS 5:8
1. Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God.
LUKE 3:38
 
 
1.
Story of Adam in Islam

The story of Adam, the first man, the first human being. God created Adam from a handful of soil containing portions from all its varieties on Earth.  Angels were sent to earth to collect the soil that was to become Adam.  It was red, white, brown, and black; it was soft and malleable, hard and gritty; it came from the mountains and the valleys; from infertile deserts and lush fertile plains and all the natural varieties in between.  The descendants of Adam were destined to be as diverse as the handful of soil from which their ancestor was created; all have different appearances, attributes and qualities

Death of Adam and his Successor, Seth

Years and years passed, Adam grew old and his children spread all over the earth. Muhammad Ibn Ishaq related that when Adam's death drew near, he appointed his son Seth to be his successor and taught him the hours of the day and night along with their appropriate acts of worship. He also foretold to him the floor that would come.

Abu Dhar narrated that Muhammad (ﷺ) said: "Allah sent down 104 psalms, of which 50 were sent down to Seth."

Adam's Death

Abdullah Ibn Al Imam Ahmad Ibn Hanbal narrated that Ubai Ibn Kab said: "When Adam's death was near, he said to his children: "O my children, indeed I feel an appetite for the fruits of Paradise."

So they went away searching for what Adam had requested. They met with the angels, who had with them his shroud and what he was to be embalmed with. They said to them: "O Children of Adam, what are you searching for? What do you want? Where are you going?"

They said: "Our father is sick and has an appetite for the fruits of Paradise."

The angels said to them: "Go back, for your father is going to meet his end soon."

So they returned (with the angels) and when Eve saw them she recognized them. She tried to hide herself behind Adam. He said to her. "Leave me alone. I came before you; do not go between me and the angels of my Lord." So they took his soul, embalmed and wrapped him, dug the grave and laid him in it. They prayed on him and put him in his grave, saying: "O Children of Adam, this is your tradition at the time of death.""

Before his death Adam reassured his children that Allah would not leave man alone on the earth, but would sent His prophets to guide them. The prophets would have different names, traits and miracles, but they would be united in one thing; the call to worship Allah alone. This was Adam's bequest to his children. Adam finished speaking and closed his eyes. Then the angels entered his room and surrounded him. When he recognized the Angel of Death among them, his heart smiled peacefully.

Successor After Adam 

After Adam's death, his soth Seth (Shiith) took over the responsibilities of prophethood, according to a hadith narrated by Abu Dhar. Abu Dhar narrated that Muhammad (ﷺ) said: "Allah sent down one hundred and four psalms, of which fifty were sent down to Seth." (Sahih al Bukhari) When the time of his death came Seth's son Anoush succeeded him. He in turn, was succeeded by his son Qinan, who was succeeded by Mahlabeel. The Persians claim that Mahlabeel was the King of the Seven Regions, that he was the first one to cut down trees to build cities and large forts and that he built the cities of Babylonia. He reigned for a period of forty years. When he died his duties were taken ov er by his son Yard, who on his death, bequeathed them to his son Khonoukh, who is Enoch according to the majority of the scholars.

Replaced the slain Abel as Adam's righteous heir to preserve the holy, God-fearing lineage of early humanity amid growing corruption. He established the generation that first began to call publicly upon the name of the Lord, securing the line leading to Noah.

YouTube Videos to Learn More About Seth | 9 videos

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Video: Seth - Mufti Menk
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Video: Seth - The True Heir of Adam's Blessing
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Video: Stories of Prophets: Seth, Enoch & Noah - Shady Al-Suleiman
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Video: The Story of Cain, Abel & Seth
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